News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 May
to Saturday 12 May 2007
Drills' hydrostatic support clears chips
To clear swarf reliably during drilling, these drills have four coolant channels hat exit axially on the end face of the drill and also improves concentricity.
News from Hoffmann Group (11 May 2007)
Freight operators and lorry makers clean up
Vehicle manufacturers and lorry operators have made great progress in cleaning up London's air, according to the Freight Transport Association.
News from Freight Transport Association (11 May 2007)
CNC and DRO systems report growth
A successful first quarter of the year compared to Q1 2006, has been reported for Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics CNC and DRO systems, as well as the accompanying precision glass linear encoder range.
News from ACI (UK) (11 May 2007)
Strong two component polysulfide/epoxy sealant
A very strong two component polysulfide/epoxy based formulation for high performance bonding, sealing, potting and encapsulation, EP21TP-2, has been developed by Master Bond.
News from Master Bond (11 May 2007)
Temporary sealing during leak and pressure testing
A range of products designed specifically to provide temporary sealing during leak and pressure testing is available from the Pipestoppers brand of Huntingdon Fusion Techniques. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (11 May 2007)
Press line for optimised appliance manufacture
APandT has developed a press line concept that is tailored for appliance manufacturers to fully utilise each component of the line.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (11 May 2007)
Robot cell package for mould unloading
Six-axis industrial robots are increasingly regarded as a cost-competitive and flexible alternative to conventional Cartesian gantry systems for plastic injection demoulding applications
News from Barr and Paatz (11 May 2007)
Aluminium conversion coating is chrome-free
User Application Article Iridite NCP is believed to be the first chrome-free conversion coating for aluminium to be approved and listed in the EU Qualified Products List for the MIL-DTL-5541F specification. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid (11 May 2007)
Small placement machines for electronics
Siemens Automation and Drives will showcase the "small footprint" Siplace D1 placement machine for electronics manufacturers with medium-sized volumes at Nepcon UK.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 May 2007)
Management buyout at coating company
Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST)'s Technical Director, Dr Glenn Tyrrell and Sales and Marketing Director, Stuart Quinn have purchased majority share of the company from the Levy Hill Group.
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (11 May 2007)
Brochure outlines ancillary pressroom products
Pax Products has outlined their range of ancillary equipment for the metal stamping marketplace in a free brochure.
News from Pax Products (11 May 2007)
Exhibition of camera housings
Videotec will be introducing several new products at IFSEC 2007, such as the Medusa enclosure for speed domes and network PTZ cameras and other camera housings for thermal cameras applications.
News from Videotec Srl (11 May 2007)
KUKA Robotics research on cleanroom robotics
KUKA Robotics Corporation, today announced it will introduce to North America its new KUKA KR5 Sixx CR 6-axis cleanroom and splash proof robot Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (11 May 2007)
Workflow for Microsoft applications
Design, build and manage business process applications using BlackPearl process development platform
News from K2.net (11 May 2007)
Better ERP information on new website
New Deacom web site an essential ERP research tool for prospective clients and a comprehensive source of information for current users
News from Deacom (11 May 2007)
Trunksafe approved for Fieldbus
Trunksafe power conditioner recognised as fault tolerant fieldbus system
News from Moore Industries International (11 May 2007)
Process efficiency discussion at technical summit
Benefits of dynamic publishing for the creation of better product documents to be the subject of summit discussion
News from Astoria Software (11 May 2007)
Collaboration extended across project teams
With Autodesk, users have access to review designs both online and offline anytime and anywhere
News from Autodesk (11 May 2007)
CDS locator for catalogue searching
Increased productivity can be achieved with improved catalogue search facility using CDS locator
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (11 May 2007)
Dye manufacturer chooses Deacom ERP
User Application Article Availability of materials and finished products optimised with selection of Deacom ERP
News from Deacom (11 May 2007)
Patent evaluation software improvements
STN Viewer helps researchers to easily manage and evaluate full-text patent documents available in STN's collection of premier patent databases Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (11 May 2007)
Sales performance management fro PC vendor
User Application Article Lenovo to roll out Callidus sales performance management modules for its direct and indirect channel sales representatives globally
News from Callidus Software (11 May 2007)
RAD transport solution for T-Mobile
User Application Article T-Mobile to maximise its mobile broadband coverage using transport solution from RAD Data Communications
News from RAD Data Communications (11 May 2007)
Hands on training at user group meeting
Workshops and training sessions available on both days for forthcoming Profibus user group meeting
News from Profibus Group (11 May 2007)
Supportworks improves service delivery
User Application Article Helpdesks using Supportworks improve support levels and reduce costs at London Metropolitan University
News from Hornbill Systems Limited (11 May 2007)
Jetcam expert installed at sheet metal contractor
User Application Article Multiple installations at Swedish sheet metal subcontractor improves estimation and batch processing
News from Jetcam International (11 May 2007)
Air transmission quality analysis
Airanalyser locates dead spots and identifies problems over radio networks
News from Willtek Communications (11 May 2007)
Internet customer order fulfillment improvements
User Application Article Borders selects Sterling order management for e-commerce site due early in 2008
News from Sterling Commerce (11 May 2007)
Lot traceability improvements for Syspro ERP
Improved traceability functions enable item tracing to source and tracking expiration dates
News from K3 Business Technology Group (11 May 2007)
Choice of hard or soft interface with Sercos bus
Soft master implementation support announced for Sercos III at Hannover Fair
News from Sercos North America (11 May 2007)
IEC 61499 compliance for Isagraf 5.1
Isagraf 5.1 announced as compliant to IEC 61499 standard by TUV Rheinland
News from ICS Triplex Isagraf (11 May 2007)
Next generation open source voice application
VoiceLink 3.0 easily integrates with a variety of standard and customised warehouse management systems because of its open source architecture
News from Vocollect Europe (11 May 2007)
Ansoft in smallcap 600 index
Profitable and sustained growth leads to Ansoft's inclusion in the Standard and Poors Smallcap 600 index
News from Ansoft Europe (11 May 2007)
NI's virtual instrumentation conference
Exhibitions, technical sessions and workshops lined up for National Instrument's 13th virtual instrumentation conference Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 May 2007)
CAM integrated machine controller
Precise computerised cutting technology now available to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses
News from Tormach, LLC (11 May 2007)
External SQL caching capabilities for EII Server
Enterprise information integration now a reality with query caching component for MySQL
News from Ipedo (11 May 2007)
Aluminium conference/exhibition acquired
Reed Exhibitions India has acquired the Indian conference and exhibition, on aluminium casting, rolling and extrusion technology known as Alcastek and will form part of ALUMINIUM INDIA'.
News from Reed Exhibitions Deutschland (Aluminium) (11 May 2007)
ASTM steels committee leader gains merit award
The Award of Merit and accompanying title of fellow as been bestowed on Lester Burgess for his leadership in ASTM International Committee A01 on 'Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys'.
News from ASTM International (11 May 2007)
RP/RM machines produce durable components
A rapid prototyping and manufacturing bureau has launched the use of a resin high durability applications in its stereolithography machines.
News from Materialise (11 May 2007)
Vapour degreasing firm appointed Ensolv agent
Enviro Tech Europe has appointed Aviatec, a specialist product supplier to the aviation industry, to supply EnSolv 5408 for critical cleaning in vapour degreasing. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (11 May 2007)
Health and safety regulatory misinformation
Derek Carpenter, of Enviro Tech Europe, discusses the advice, information and misinformation on offer for health and safety, and environmental laws and regulations. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (11 May 2007)
Metrology and laser scan representatives sought
GKS Inspection Services is seeking independent manufacturer's representatives with well-established customer bases to represent their metrology and reverse engineering services.
News from GKS Inspection Services (11 May 2007)
Miniature robot with upgradeable computing power
Delta Line Europe has announced the Khepera III miniature robot with upgradeable embedded computing power using the KoreBot system, and multiple sensors.
News from Delta Line Europe UK (11 May 2007)
Integrated power LEDs in lighting applications
The CAO Group will be demonstrating their Dynasty LED series at the 2007 Light Fair, including MR16 applications, camping lights, ceiling fan lights, linear lights, candelabra lights, and more.
News from Cao Group (11 May 2007)
Italian coordinate measuring machine firm acquired
Metris has announced that it has acquired 100 percent of Coord3, an Italian Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) manufacturer with headquarters in Bruzolo, Torinumber.
News from Metris (11 May 2007)
Dual time base mode for PCI waveform digitizers
Strategic Test has introduced a dual time base option for its range of UltraFast Oscilloscope/Digitizer PCI cards which allows sample rates to be changed from slow to fast following a trigger event.
News from Strategic Test (11 May 2007)
Form metrology conference in Cardiff
As part of the Lamdamap Conference, the Engineering Measurement Awareness Network is running a dimensional metrology special interest group session looking at the applications of form metrology.
News from National Physical Laboratory (11 May 2007)
Ion chromatography with intelligent components
Metrohm UK has developed the 850 Professional ion chromatography system with automatic recognition through MagIC Net software, complete system monitoring and smart control with self optimisation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 May 2007)
Flexible robotic arm unveiled at Hanover
Neuronics unveiled Katana, a flexible robotic arm, to an international audience at the Hanover Fair, with visitors experiencing first hand its uncomplicated learning capacity.
News from Neuronics (11 May 2007)
Powerful LED lamp for machine lighting
Waldmann Lighting has released the Spot LED 003 which combines three sophisticated Luxeon K2 LED emitters in one unit to give high lighting power, long service life and low energy consumption. Brochure Available
News from Waldmann Lighting (11 May 2007)
Instrumentation firm appoints technical director
As director of technology at Moore Industries International, Charles Larson's capabilities will be better utilized to strengthen the link between strategic product direction and product design.
News from Moore Industries International (11 May 2007)
Linear guidance system reaches 10m/s
The Schaeffler Group has developed a modular, high-speed linear guidance system, which reduces throughput times in high-speed handling and automation tasks. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 May 2007)
High-speed temperature sensor wins award
Micro-Epsilon has been awarded Germany's 'Industrial Innovation Prize' for the Optris CT Laser series of non-contact, infrared temperature sensors. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (11 May 2007)
Industrial automation and security partnership
Phoenix Contact and Innominate Security Technologies reached agreement on a partnership to provide security solutions for industrial Ethernet networks.
News from Phoenix Contact (11 May 2007)
Sheet metal software subsidiary opens in India
Supplier of software for design, simulation, and costing of sheet metal components, Forming Technologies, has opened a subsidiary office Forming Technologies India Pvt.
News from Forming Technologies (11 May 2007)
Exhibition highlights advanced electronic testing
At Nepcon 2007 electronic testing which delivers fast, repeatable and cost-effective solutions to testing and improving advanced products will be on show.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (11 May 2007)
Benchtop ultrasonic cleaners reduced in price
Ultrawave has restructured their benchtop range of unheated, analogue-controlled ultrasonic cleaners, and consequently has been able to reduced prices on the smaller models.
News from Ultrawave (11 May 2007)
Automotive component manufacturer improves picking
Automotive component manufacturer FCC Europe Limited has improved small component picking efficiency with full-width roller Span Track modules from The Live Storage Company.
News from Live Storage Company (11 May 2007)
Rotary indexer cuts production run by 19.4h
User Application Article Rotary indexer produced a 23% reduction in cycle time or 19.4h/production run and reduced the total production run cycle time from 5 days plus overtime to 4 days assuming a 2 shift per day operation.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (11 May 2007)
Sponsorship to promote renewable fuels
Q8Oils, provider of renewable hydraulic and industrial oils, sponsored the Energy Institute's Ellis Memorial Lecture on renewables and the environment.
News from Q8 Oils (11 May 2007)
CNC is easy to use for smaller machine shops
Easy-to-use, PC-based CNC machine control software brings the benefits of precise computerized cutting to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses.
News from Tormach, LLC (11 May 2007)
Dot marking tool video available on the web
Interact France has released an English language video showing the RapidMark dot marking tool for CNC milling machines in operation.
News from InterACT France (11 May 2007)
Sensors with excellent image quality at high speed
Firstsight Vision has announced the Genie HM640, HM1024 and HM1400 GigE Vision and GenICam-compliant machine vision cameras from DALSA with excellent image quality at high speeds. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (11 May 2007)
Contractor demolishes buildings in New Jersey
User Application Article Dallas Contracting has completed the demolition of a large farm-style house, barns and sheds in New Jersey, USA.
News from Dallas Contracting (11 May 2007)
Tube specialist announces new UK investment
Specialist tube and pipe distributor, Van Leeuwen Wheeler, has announced a major expansion at its Middlesbrough warehouse, which will result in a 40 percent increase in its warehousing capacity.
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler (11 May 2007)
Thread milling tools supplied in two days
UK cutting tool supplier is offering a two working days turnaround on bespoke solid carbide thread milling tooling of 4mm to 20mm diameter and up to 3xD long.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (11 May 2007)
Spanish machine tool orders continue to rise
In 2006, Spanish machine tool manufacturers' new orders grew 19%, while export orders had increased by 24.7%, compared to the 3.8% in the domestic market.
News from AFM (11 May 2007)
Single sheet metal parts need no programming
User Application Article CAD/CAM for sheet metal with single component automatic processing allows automatic import tool components, apply cutting processes such as microjoints, part unloading, etc, without any programming.
News from Jetcam International (11 May 2007)
Aerospace and defence markets expertise shown
The UK's largest and broadest-based electronics exhibition, Nepcon, covers from design and materials, through to component sourcing, subassembly manufacture and distribution.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (11 May 2007)
CNC lathes range includes mill/turn centres
For most machining applications, a UK company offers CNC lathes ranging from 3-axis machines to mill/turn centres with Y-axis, 'combination' manual/CNC lathes and vertical machining centres.
News from Colchester-Harrison (11 May 2007)
Polymer research firm names managing director
Vice president and managing director of Smithers Rapra Technology (formerly Rapra Technology) is now James L Dowey who has extensive expertise in testing equipment.
News from Smithers Rapra (11 May 2007)
Five-axis VMC reduces job times by up to 50%
User Application Article After selecting a 5-axis vertical machining centre from a 'shortlist' of three, a motorsport subcontract machinist reported reduction in machining operations and up to 50% reduction in job times.
News from Cincinnati Machine (11 May 2007)
Mould pressure sensor can work in small cavities
With a front diameter is only 2.5mm a sensor is suitable for monitoring small plastics parts moulding in multi-cavity moulds and has single wire technology for quick and easy installation.
News from Kistler Instruments (11 May 2007)
Electric tube bender reduces cycle times
User Application Article An all-electric tube bending machine has automated the fabrication of highly complex aircraft tubular ducting components, performing multiple bends in one cycle.
News from Unison (11 May 2007)
Chinese pharmaceutical firm buys UV disinfection
Hanovia has won a major contract to supply UV disinfection systems, for ultra-pure process water disinfection, to Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturer.
News from Hanovia (11 May 2007)
Absolute Packaging has acquired Wrapid Contract
Leading specialist packaging supplier Absolute Packaging has purchased Wrapid Contract Services, the contract packing arm of Wrapid Holdings, for an undisclosed sum.
News from Wrapid Contract Services (11 May 2007)
WRAP large scale HDPE trial
The findings from a large scale trial into the commercial viability of producing recycled plastic milk bottles from food-grade HDPE are being made freely available by WRAP
News from WRAP (11 May 2007)
Agreement for Compose pre-press solutions
Compose System has announced that Tetenal AG and Co KG has been selected to distribute Compose's pre-press workflow and digital colour proofing solutions
News from Compose System (Europe) (11 May 2007)
TQC to Attend TOTAL 2007
TQC are pleased to announce that they will be attending the TOTAL Processing and Packaging exhibition in Birmingham on the 15th to 18th May at the NEC in Birmingham.
News from TQC (11 May 2007)
Simotion V4.1 for improved performance
With Version 4.1 of its Simotion control system, Siemens Automation and Drives (AandD) provides additional Profinet functions for modular machine concepts.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 May 2007)
Siemens launches new SIMOTION C240
Siemens Automation and Drives is adding the Simotion C240 to its range of motion control modules.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 May 2007)
AVT and Mark Andy expand cooperation
AVT's automatic inspection solutions demonstrated at Mark Andy Europe's first-ever Open House event.
News from AVT (11 May 2007)
Corrosion - A New Way To Combat It In a New Era
Technical Background Article INTERCEPT Provides New Solutions by Mark Ruhland, Birchwood Casey, Vice President Corrosion
News from Birchwood Casey (11 May 2007)
Herbert Industrial launch Flexiwrap
Herbert Industrial launched their Flexiwrap weigh price labelling system to the Australian market at AUSPACK 2007, held in Melbourne from 1-4 May.
News from Herbert Industrial (11 May 2007)
Real time data analysis platform
Visual Sciences tera-scale data analytics helps to keep the pace with the explosion in data analysis demands from all sources
News from Visual Sciences (11 May 2007)
On demand web analysis
HBX Analytics 4.0 offers wide range of reporting and data analysis interfaces for marketing and business professionals of any skill level
News from Visual Sciences (11 May 2007)
Logistics provider buys over 40 trucks
User Application Article Industrial logistics specialist, GEFCO, has purchased over 40 trucks from Yale including IC-engined counterbalanced models and pedestrian-operated pallet trucks.
News from Yale Europe (11 May 2007)
Mid-sized hydraulic platform for awkward areas
J V Price has taken delivery from Panther Platform Rentals of a SkyKing E228TJ, a mid-sized hydraulic platform for difficult to access areas.
News from Platform-Rentals (11 May 2007)
Platform rental company expands to satisfy demand
Panther Platform Rentals' Kent branch has moved to larger premises at the Thameside Terminal, Rochester, UK to cope with increased customer demand.
News from Platform-Rentals (11 May 2007)
Education is key to improving health and safety
Fitting and using appropriate safety equipment can save money in potential fines, advises Invicta Forks and Attachments.
News from Invicta Forks & Attachments (11 May 2007)
User-friendly software for 3D point clouds
Faro Technologies has introduced the Faro Scene v4.1 software offering user-friendly viewing, administrating, calibrating, filtering and managing of large, 3D point clouds. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 May 2007)
Laser scanner service utilised by metrology firm
User Application Article A metrology firm has employed Faro Technologies' Laser Tracker and ScanArm to service automotive and aerospace customers with demanding manufacturing problems. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 May 2007)
Laser scanners assist in TV car customisation
Johnny Omundson of Talon Motorsports will use a Faro Laser Tracker and Platinum Faro ScanArm to customise a 1970 Chevelle on Hot Rod TV. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 May 2007)
CAM2 solution provider sponsors racing competition
Faro Technologies, a source of portable CAM2 solutions, will be sponsoring the HISAQ Competition team in the 2007 Porsche Supercup. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 May 2007)
3D laser scanner delivers high-speed colour
Faro Technologies has developed the Laser Scanner LS, a 3D laser scanning machine which delivers high-quality, high-speed colour scanning with minimal effort and cost. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 May 2007)
High frequency charger has user-friendly interface
A high frequency 2100 HP charger has been updated with a high visibility, tri-coloured, charge status indicator, and a user-friendly interface.
News from Exide Technologies (11 May 2007)
Wrenches, socketry, storage and tool kits
Facom has launched its latest 'New Products and Promotional Selection' catalogue, which includes new products introductions such as its screwdrivers, wrenches, socketry, storage and tool kits.
News from Facom UK (10 May 2007)
Browser base for parts and asset control system
User Application Article The global implementation of Tesseract's Service Centre service management system has been embarked upon by manufacturer of machines for structural steel and plate fabrication, Ficep.
News from Tesseract (10 May 2007)
Double output on hard-to-drill metals
The Titex Alpha Ni drill from Walter-Titex-Prototyp was developed for efficient machining of hard-to-machine resistant Ni-based alloys such as Inconel 718, doubling the number of workpieces produced.
News from Walter GB (10 May 2007)
Webinars cover occupational health
A range of topics widely relevant to occupational health professionals are lined up in a series of three webinars by BOHS.
News from BOHS - British Occupational Hygiene Society (10 May 2007)
Cutting tools for energy and aerospace industry
Special cutting tools for energy and aerospace industry are manufactured by UFP, which has recently designed a new cost/effective firtree cutting tool set.
News from Boch (10 May 2007)
Common rail piezo injection features on new engine
The latest Audi A4 line-up includes the multiple award winning 2.0 TFSI petrol unit and the recently adopted 2.7 TDI and 3.0 TDI V6 diesels featuring state-of-the-art common rail piezo injection.
News from Audi UK (10 May 2007)
Fastener show shows online
The Official Show Directory for the National Industrial Fastener Show/East event at the Georgia International Convention centre, Atlanta, Georgia USA is available online.
News from National Industrial Fastener Show (10 May 2007)
Cylinder-integrated collet chucks extended
Jato Precision has released its JAP207-B42 Cylinder-integrated Collet Chuck, completing JAP200 Series Cylinder-integrated Collet Chuck product line.
News from Jato Precision (10 May 2007)
Grinding machine for steering shaft features
ANCA has released the new ISGX machine for grinding key features of hydraulic power-steering input shafts, in conjunction with Bishop Steering Technology.
News from Anca Pty (10 May 2007)
Motion control products have ethernet motionbus
A selection of Parker Electromechanical's motion control products is enabled with ETHERNET Powerlink motionbus technology to increase system performance while decreasing cost and installation time. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (10 May 2007)
Rubber-in-compression couplings chosen
User Application Article Renold Hi-Tec's innovative new DCB-GS rubber-in-compression couplings have been approved by engine manufacturer Wartsila, the company placing an order for no less than 52.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (10 May 2007)
System integrator's best practice award
Bachelor Controls has renewed its CSIA Certified Member status by passing the Control System Integrators Association's (CSIA) landmark Best Practices and Benchmarks audit process.
News from Bachelor Controls (10 May 2007)
Dynamic horizontal balancing machine is reliable
Schenck RoTec has launched the new PASIO 50 - a dynamic horizontal balancing machine that takes the complexity out of balancing and makes the end-to-end process more reliable.
News from Schenck (10 May 2007)
Seven pole mini plug connector for low voltage
Stahl's miniCLIX plug connector series has been extended with a 7-pole version (6 poles + PE for AC signals).
News from Stahl (10 May 2007)
Valve assemblies and actuators announced
Festo has recently substantially increased its RandD investment in process-specific components and sub-assemblies and will announce a new initiative at IWEX. Brochure Available
News from Festo (10 May 2007)
Installation service for machine framing, guarding
MiniTec UK has an on-site installation service for its range of machine framing and guarding systems for situations where outsourcing is able to smooth production demands during busy periods. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK (10 May 2007)
Fastener shows exclude end users and OEMs
Organisers of the National Industrial Fastener Shows (East and West) have announced their intention to keep OEMs and end users out of the shows.
News from National Industrial Fastener Show (10 May 2007)
Project management firm wins safety award
A RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award has been won by PROjEN, an award winning project management company based at Northwich.
News from PROjEN (10 May 2007)
Business myths no way to do business
A serial entrepreneur claims that business should not be done according to popular 'myths' such as 'your staff are your biggest asset' and 'the customer is king'.
News from Forum of Private Business (10 May 2007)
Resins can replace metal substrates
Noryl GTX resins, added to GE Plastics' range, can replace metal substrates, eliminating costly and potentially hazardous chemical pre-treatments and offering increased design freedom.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (10 May 2007)
Weld purge for large diameter pipes
User Application Article Weld purge alignment problems have been overcome by COB in USA by using self-aligning Quick Purge systems from HFT for large diameter pipes. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (10 May 2007)
Sensor firm promotes employee to vice president
Loadstar Sensors has promoted K Suresh, who is experienced in taking products from the prototype stage to full scale manufacturing, to Vice President of Operations.
News from Load Star Sensors (10 May 2007)
Capacitive sensor manufacturer completes financing
Loadstar Sensors, designer and manufacturer of capacitive sensors, has announced completion of financing, and the appointment of Jeff Drazan and Bill Harris to the board of directors.
News from Load Star Sensors (10 May 2007)
Load indicators for capacitive load sensors
Loadstar Sensors has launched wired and wireless displays that are designed to work seamlessly with its patent-protected capacitive load sensors.
News from Load Star Sensors (10 May 2007)
Capacitive sensor firm appoints director of sales
Loadstar Sensors has appointed Art Koehler, who has thirty years experience in marketing process control systems, load cells and speciality transducers, as Director of Sales.
News from Loadstar Sensors (10 May 2007)
Range of rugged, affordable capacitive sensors
Loadstar Sensors, the capacitive sensing specialist, has launched the CS-series of integrated load sensors, the DS-2100 four-channel display and LoadVUE software for easy operation on a PC.
News from Load Star Sensors (10 May 2007)
Ethernet camera delivers 2 megapixel resolution
JAI has developed the TM-2040GE, a high-resolution, high-performance gigabit ethernet camera offering two-megapixel UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels) and software-selectable operation.
News from JAI (10 May 2007)
Miniature motor has high power to size ratio
Delta Line Europe has announced the 30GT range of DC motors from Portescap, a tiny (62mm long) motor manufactured with high-quality graphite-copper brushgear and precision ball bearings.
News from Delta Line Europe UK (10 May 2007)
Miniature motor and gearbox catalogue
Delta Line Europe UK has introduced the new catalogue from miniature motor and gearbox expert Portescap, a Danaher Motion company.
News from Delta Line Europe UK (10 May 2007)
Coriolis mass flow meter range at exhibition
Bell Flow Systems will be launching a range of Coriolis mass flow meters, suitable for measuring a variety of liquids including aggressive and contaminated media, at Total Processing and Packaging.
News from Bell Flow Systems (10 May 2007)
Make your own weight measurement system
Loadstar Sensors has launched a wireless weight measurement kit incorporating the sensors, hardware and software needed to build an accurate and reliable weighing system.
News from Load Star Sensors (10 May 2007)
Capacitive sensor firm financing oversubscribed
Loadstar Sensors, designer and manufacturer of capacitive sensors, has announced that it has completed a $7 million dollar series B financing project.
News from Loadstar Sensors (10 May 2007)
UK distributor of mass and size critical sensors
StrainSense has been appointed UK distributor for Measurement Specialties, and will sell their Entran products for applications where the mass or size of sensor are critical.
News from StrainSense (10 May 2007)
White LED bulb for book lights and flashlights
LEDtronics has announced the T31/4 (9mm) single-contact screw-in LED bulb that fits suitable battery-powered book lights and flashlights, and improves battery life.
News from LEDtronics (10 May 2007)
Laser scanning system for Egyptian mummies
User Application Article Geomatics company, Plowman Craven, purchased a robust EuroPac Metrology laser scanning system to investigate mummies in the Bahariyah Oasis, located in Egypt's Western Desert.
News from Europac Metrology (10 May 2007)
Staircase timers for energy saving and safety
Finder has announced staircase timers with microprocessor control suitable for lighting stairwells, corridors, washrooms and storerooms etc that only require illumination for short periods of time.
News from Finder (10 May 2007)
Continuous thermal monitoring reduces downtime
QHi Group has developed the Exertherm system, a continuous infrared temperature monitoring system that can detect the rises associated with imminent electrical and mechanical equipment failure.
News from QHi Group (10 May 2007)
Bio-fuel coating solution at exhibition
Bekaert will present test results for Bekaert Dylyn Plus, the bio-fuel automotive component coating solution, at Engine Expo 2007, 8-10 May, 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Bekaert Advanced Coatings (10 May 2007)
Quality solutions for inhaler testing brochure
Copley Scientific, a leading supplier of inhaler test equipment, has released an inhaler testing brochure entitled, 'Quality solutions for inhaler testing - 2007 Edition'.
News from Copley Scientific (10 May 2007)
LIMS rental cost-effective for small companies
Quality Systems International (UK) introduced the rental of WinLIMS, a laboratory information management system, which has become popular with smaller laboratories and businesses.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (10 May 2007)
Fast ethernet for robotic control
Ultrafast networking enable centralised robot controller that handles path planning and manages all position and velocity control loops
News from Copley Controls Corp (10 May 2007)
More functionality for mobile development tool
Mobiforms now includes timers, SMTP email and commands that dynamically change runtime object attributes
News from Mobiforms (10 May 2007)
Centralised storage at Bristol University
User Application Article ONStor's Bobcat NAS gateway installed at Bristol University to enhance business continuity strategy
News from ONStor (10 May 2007)
New Actuate survey includes USA and Germany
Survey to focus on financial services, telecommunications and the public sector in the UK, USA and Germany
News from Actuate (10 May 2007)
Gartner recognition for Zeus
Virtualised application traffic manager recognised in application delivery category of Gartner's magic quadrant
News from Zeus Technology (10 May 2007)
SAS and Oracle seen as clear BI market leaders
Technical Background Article Report shows that SAS and Oracle leads the Business Intelligence market with many other vendors challenging for the lead position
News from Datamonitor (10 May 2007)
Giunti speaks at seriously mobile summit
Online learning methods were discussed at the latest mobile technology summit in London
News from Giunti Labs (10 May 2007)
Sales performance management for Vodafone Egypt
User Application Article Vodafone Egypt to use TrueComp SPM software to optimise performance of its enterprise and distribution channels
News from Callidus Software (10 May 2007)
Datamonitor comment on Microsoft and Yahoo merger
Reports shows that renewed discussions between Microsoft and Yahoo would strengthen market position but present deployment challenges and issues
News from Datamonitor (10 May 2007)
CRM system for Vodafone in the UK
User Application Article Vodafone to further improve customer service handling and build cross-selling of products and services using dise3G from Martin Dawes
News from Martin Dawes Systems (10 May 2007)
Siemens takes over UGS
Siemens' acquisition of UGS creates global fusion between automation design technology and product lifecycle management software
News from Siemens PLM Software (10 May 2007)
Three US patents for network modelling
Patents describe technologies for common interface through which enterprises can interact with network devices without regard to device type or manufacturer
News from Intelliden (10 May 2007)
Rulestream promoted in PTC partnership program
RuleStream's enterprise-class design automation software accelerates engineer-to-order (ETO) and new product design related business processes
News from RuleStream Corp (10 May 2007)
Flotherm thermal analysis software
New response surface optimisation enables engineers to visualize the complete interaction of the parameters with the design goal Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (10 May 2007)
New EMEA channel director for Intermec
Intermec's pan-EMEA strategic channel direction and network of system integrators to be established by new channel director
News from Intermec Technologies (10 May 2007)
Competition judged with virtual modelling
User Application Article Virtual, dynamic 3D myVR models to be used for judging architectural competition in Norway Brochure Available
News from myVR Software (10 May 2007)
Flexibility leads to ERP win for SSL WinMan
User Application Article Recent growth at Clevedon Fasteners led to choosing WinMan.net from SSL WinMan
News from SSL Winman (10 May 2007)
Wireless sensing for electricity substation
User Application Article Remote condition monitoring, asset management and maintenance at electricity substation with Sensicast from Adaptive
News from Adaptive Wireless Solutions (10 May 2007)
Inspection software debut at Control Show
Geomagic Qualify 10 streamlines workflow, improves alignment accuracy, and provides comprehensive inspection coverage
News from Geomagic (10 May 2007)
Seamless integration between hardware and software
Full line of Industrial Motherboards, including Mini ITX, ITX, Micro ATX and ATX form factors for various applications on display at GTi 2007
News from Avalue Technology (10 May 2007)
DuPont at IFFA 2007
DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers is presenting a range of cost-effective material solutions at the IFFA 2007 with a focus on both performance and shelf-appeal of packaged meat products.
News from DuPont (UK) (10 May 2007)
LIMS plate handling capabilities
Thermo Fisher Scientific has produced a technical poster to highlight the plate handling capabilities of its Nautilus LIMS for high throughput applications. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (10 May 2007)
Marketing and sales team member at membrane firm
Donaldson Membranes has appointed a new marketing and sales support team member, Paula Bickers, who has a degree in public relations and marketing.
News from Donaldson Membranes (10 May 2007)
Microbiological culture media on show
Lab M will be exhibiting their range of ISO-compliant microbiological culture media for food industry applications at two forthcoming conferences.
News from Lab M (10 May 2007)
Products to increase machine tool productivity
Ovation Engineering has entered into a distribution agreement with UK-based AJD Controls Engineering, who will offer their products and services for increasing machine tool productivity.
News from Ovation Engineering (10 May 2007)
Laser crystal for diode pumped lasers
Laser Components has developed a Neodymium doped Gadolinium Orthovanadate single crystal (Nd:GdVO4) suitable for diode pumped lasers.
News from Laser Components (UK) (10 May 2007)
Test equipment and portable printers in Hungary
Extech Instruments will be exhibiting at ElectroSalon, the international trade fair for electronics, electrical technology and automation, in Budapest, Hungary on 8-11 May 2007.
News from Extech Instruments (10 May 2007)
Infrared thermographers in explosive atmospheres
Hawk IR International has opened its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) for the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (10 May 2007)
Particle size analyser for drilling muds
Malvern Instruments has released the Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyser which measures aqueous and non-aqueous drilling muds.
News from Malvern Instruments (10 May 2007)
Fresh talent in loading and unloading equipment
Caljan Rite-Hite, manufacturer of loading and unloading equipment, has appointed Mark Oldham as Technical Sales Engineer in the dock products division.
News from Caljan Rite-Hite (10 May 2007)
Online vibration monitoring system at paper mill
Kimberly Clark has asked TEVA to expand the Rockwell Enwatch Surveillance System it installed previously with a further 61 vibration monitoring points at their paper mill in Barrow Mill, UK.
News from TEVA (10 May 2007)
Optical component firm releases quarterly results
Bookham, a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced financial results for the third quarter of the 2007 fiscal year.
News from Bookham (10 May 2007)
Lubricants and rust preventives in South Wales
User Application Article Houghton has gained a contract with Caparo Tubes in South Wales to supply Rust Veto 100D, a light mineral oil-based rust preventive and Houghto-Roll ST30, a synthetic, biodegradable rolling oil.
News from Houghton Plc (10 May 2007)
UK distributor for gas conditioning equipment
AGT Thermotechnik, manufacturer of gas conditioning equipment for extractive gas analysis systems, has appointed AGL Airtesting as their UK distributor.
News from AGL-Airtesting (10 May 2007)
High impact spray parts washer
Suncombe has introduced the PureKleen parts washer, a high quality cGMP parts washer, developed for use in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and medical fields.
News from Suncombe (10 May 2007)
Voice-directed work appointment in Central Europe.
Vocollect, a leader in voice-directed work, has announced the appointment of Frank Rissler as business development manager for Central Europe.
News from Vocollect Europe (10 May 2007)
Validating and verifying non-destructive testing
The NDT Validation Centre has constructed a website for validating and verifying non-destructive testing techniques, equipment, procedures and personnel.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (10 May 2007)
Lubricants on the engineering shop floor
Q8Oils has announced an initiative for engineering lubricant users called 'Q-Care', offering engineers advice, help and solutions on all aspects of lubricants.
News from Q8 Oils (10 May 2007)
Logistics centre manages bar cutting
User Application Article Sawing machines and systems manufacturer's entire material and information flow is processed and controlled via a logistics centre using high rise storage technology for bar stock cutting.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Sawing systems builder ups sales by 23%
Sawing machine tool and systems builder, KASTO increased it sales by 23% to EUR 94 million while new orders have expanded past the EUR 100 million level, while factory expansion is under way.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Sheet metal storage systems are automatic
Modern automatic sheet metal storage systems used as material production or logistics centers offer efficient material flow, efficient use of space, inventory control and paperless order processing.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Sawing and storage systems benefit SMEs
SMEs can profit from a manufacturer and supplier of all sawing methods (hacksaws, bandsaws and circular saws), bar storage and retrieval systems as well as sheet metal systems.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Vertical bandsaw has large work area
A vertical bandsaw has large work area, double-sided mitre adjustment and many automatic functions as well as a saw unit that can also be tilted forwards in different ways depending on each task.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Sun shine for EFTA award
Sun Chemical has won two gold awards at the European Flexographic Trade Association (EFTA) annual print awards ceremony.
News from Sun Chemical Europe (10 May 2007)
Modular circular saws have 180 deg swivel
Modular range of circular saws offer a work support table that can be rotated to the left and right, allowing a fast and accurate angle adjustment of miter cuts between +/-90 deg.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Automatic storage systems designed for SMEs
Job shops and SMEs profit from storage systems for stock keeping, for the economic turnover and fast access to bar stock and flat materials, sheet metal, goods, tools as well as resources and more.
News from Kasto (10 May 2007)
Meech new International Product Manager
Alan Chadwick has been appointed as the new International Product Manager for Meech's Surface Cleaning Technology Division Brochure Available
News from Meech International (10 May 2007)
Pulsed-arc MIG robot has high reliability
Latest automotive robotic welding system with a pulsed-arc MIG/MAG system offers a favourable price/performance ratio and high process reliability, will be demonstrated in Germany.
News from Cloos Schweisstechnik (10 May 2007)
Turning centres maintain user competitiveness
User Application Article Turning centres use special tooling set-ups to machine specific families of parts from bar in varying batch quantities, alowing a company to be competitive in low volume, tight tolerance work. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (10 May 2007)
Overviewing the 'fine art' of lapping
Technical Background Article Lapping is essentially a form of polishing or grinding, writes Paul Kingscott and is used to produce components that are flat to very extreme tolerances, often with highly polished surface finishes,
News from Engis (UK) (10 May 2007)
Polymer Cluster works for Sirane
The UK's premier change agent for the Polymer Cluster, reports that its leading client Sirane is set to revolutionise the food packaging market with a new compostable polymer packaging named Resolve
News from Polymer Cluster (10 May 2007)
UV disinfection for bottles
Medium pressure ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems from Aquionics' British sister company are helping a number of bottled water producers
News from Aquionics Inc (10 May 2007)
Eastman Expands Specialty Copolyester Capabilities
Eastman Chemical Company announced it is extending its specialty copolyester production to its manufacturing site in Columbia, S.C.
News from Eastman Kodak (10 May 2007)
Acclaim Handling reaches 25th anniversary
Acclaim Handling will reach its landmark 25th Anniversary in May 2007, always providing safe workplaces and operations for employees, customers and the public.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (10 May 2007)
DuPont extends partnership with BMW Sauber F1 team
DuPont has been named official supplier to BMW Sauber F1 team.
News from DuPont (10 May 2007)
Accurate sub-micron capable bore gauge
Bowers Metrology has announced the Ultima range of sub-micron capable bore gauges, which accurately measure bore sizes from 1 - 300 mm with a choice of resolutions up to 0.0001 mm.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 9 May 2007)
Inspection software for Renishaw equipment
PowerINSPECT inspection software for verifying prototypes, tooling and production samples against CAD data now available for Renishaw Revo measuring head Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 9 May 2007)
Improved design collaboration in Solid Edge V20
Velocity series CAD component offers improved engineering productivity and increased collaborative design capability
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 9 May 2007)
Post processors for Mori Seiki NT family
TopSolid'Cam post processors offer CAM capability to drive Mori Seiki's complex multi-function machines
News from Missler Software ( 9 May 2007)
TopSolid offers true CAD and CAM integration
TopSolid'Design works with both solids and surfaces and with single parts and assemblies all within the CAM system
News from Missler Software ( 9 May 2007)
TopSolid'Wood at German wood industry show
With Missler software expanding rapidly in the European market, TopSolid'Wood makes an appearance at Ligna, Hannover
News from Missler Software ( 9 May 2007)
Airbus benefits from Missler collaboration
User Application Article CAD and CAM native integration in TopSolid products leads to productivity improvements at Airbus
News from Missler Software ( 9 May 2007)
Easy remote M2M management deployment
Device Network Architecture enables the integration of the complete range of Lantronix customisable platform products
News from Lantronix ( 9 May 2007)
Enterprise wide spreadsheet collaboration
i2 Tether enables enterprises to obtain the most from supply chain management applications using collaborative spreadsheet approach
News from i2 Technologies ( 9 May 2007)
Wonderware celebrates 20 years at the top
Wonderware looks back at 20 years of supplying factory and industrial automation and information software
News from Invensys Wonderware ( 9 May 2007)
Successful user conference for Trionics
Representatives from manufacturing engineering companies from across Britain attended the latest user conference in Sheffield from Trionics
News from Trionics ( 9 May 2007)
Memory module price savings from OWC
Improve Mac and PC performance with memory module upgrades at a fraction of factory installed prices
News from OWC ( 9 May 2007)
Ecommerce platform support for Amazon
Benefit from using Amazon as an outlet without having to upgrade or change inventories or order processing software
News from Marketworks ( 9 May 2007)
Record revenues for GroundWork in 2007
Indirect channel partnerships make significant contribution to growth in GroundWork revenues
News from Groundwork Open Source ( 9 May 2007)
IDBS reaches into German speaking world
Partnership with A-Tune Software gives IDBS the opportunity to drive its marketing effort into central Europe.
News from IDBS ( 9 May 2007)
Akamai recognised in Gartner magic quadrant
Providing an ability to extend web applications including customer-facing portals gains recognition for Akamai
News from Akamai Technologies ( 9 May 2007)
Electronic document storage for Sage Line
New partnership allows South African Sage Line customers to eliminate inefficient and error-prone paper-based processes for the approval, storage and retrieval of business documents
News from Version One ( 9 May 2007)
Touch screen programming with Vista
Multiple functions such as Bit Write, Word Write, Goto Screen commands can be incorporated in one screen button
News from Idec Electronics ( 9 May 2007)
Warwick simulation conference
CFD, crash simulation, vibro-acoustics, metallic and composite manufacture, tube hydroforming, casting, welding and workshop sessions to be held at Engineering Simulation conference
News from ESI Group ( 9 May 2007)
Additional items now included on Planit software
CAD images of complete kitchen systems now included on Planit software
News from Planit Holdings ( 9 May 2007)
Free hosting still available from Supanet
Supanet's offer of 12 months free hosting is still open to a further 100 customers
News from Supanet ( 9 May 2007)
Widespread Solid Edge enhancements
Hybrid CAD software enhancements deliver enhanced engineering productivity
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 9 May 2007)
Mobile software for facilities management
Bluetooth wireless laser link allows SiteMaster users to create building floor plans ready for emailing without leaving the site
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 9 May 2007)
Continued contract for SAP hosting services
User Application Article Bowe Bell+Howell continue to use BASF IT Services to host its SAP systems
News from BASF IT Services ( 9 May 2007)
Nordic distributor for test and measurement
Extech Instruments has announced the appointment of Finnish distributor, Etherma Skandinavia Oy, to market its range of test and measurement products in Finland and Scandinavia.
News from Extech Instruments ( 9 May 2007)
High-performance metal seals
Moontown has available a range of metal 'O', 'C' and 'E' metal sealing products suitable for auto, aerospace and gas turbine engines, compressors, accelerators, heat exchangers and reactors.
News from Moontown ( 9 May 2007)
Mass spectrometry laboratory for protein research
Waters and Northeastern University have opened the Waters Mass Spectrometry Laboratory for protein research focused on the world's deadliest diseases.
News from Waters ( 9 May 2007)
Power pushers for Denby pottery kilns
Denby Pottery has purchased two Nu-Star Power Pushers to push and pull pots to and from the kilns and also manoeuvre loaded kiln cars in and out of the kilns themselves.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling ( 9 May 2007)
Durable exterior finish for FRP moulded panels
Scott Bader has introduced Crystic Envirotec LS-30PA, a high-performance ISO-NPG gelcoat for durable exterior finishes on FRP moulded panels.
News from Scott Bader Company ( 9 May 2007)
Universal titrator with intelligent sensors
Metrohm UK has announced the 857 Titrando, a universal titrator with intelligent sensors, advanced liquid handling and a measuring amplifier the size of a postage stamp. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 May 2007)
Assembly process temperature profiling on show
SolderStar will be exhibiting their range of hardware and software tools for assembly process temperature profiling at Nepcon UK 2007 in Birmingham (15-17th May 2007).
News from SolderStar ( 9 May 2007)
Global campaign to make roads safe
Corus has announced that it is supporting Make Roads Safe, a global campaign which aims to raise public and political awareness of the huge human and economic consequences of road deaths. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive ( 9 May 2007)
DPSS laser company appoints head of sales
Powerlase has appointed Kevin Reardon head of plasma display panel (PDP) sales and business development; he is charged with growing the company's market share.
News from Powerlase ( 9 May 2007)
Electric chain hoists for demanding environments
J D Neuhaus has introduced the Kito ER series of electric chain hoists suitable for a wide range of general industrial, engineering and otherwise demanding work environments.
News from Neuhaus ( 9 May 2007)
Power supplies with high wattage and power density
RS Components, distributor of electronic, electrical, electromechanical and industrial components, has introduced over 700 new products to their existing range of 2000 power supplies.
News from RS Components UK ( 9 May 2007)
UK agent for electrical equipment switches
Quadrant has been appointed UK agent for German connector manufacturer, Marquardt, and will offer the full range of Marquardt standard switches.
News from Quadrant Connections ( 9 May 2007)
Multi-pin circular electronic connector
PEI-Genesis, approved by Amphenol-Air LB to assemble its range of VG95234 multi-pin circular connectors, offers a 48-hour assembly service. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis UK ( 9 May 2007)
Communication recorders distribution South Africa
ASC Telecom, a leading global provider of solutions to record, analyse and evaluate communications, has announced a partnership with integrITy Communications.
News from ASC telecom ( 9 May 2007)
Rack and pinion technology is making a comeback
Micromech has developed the Alpha gearhead solution which combines a rack and pinion with the company's planetary allowing feed rates of 60m/min with acceleration rates of 5 m/s/s.
News from Micromech ( 9 May 2007)
Cable entry plates feature two level sealing
M Buttkereit has introduced the KEL-DPZ cable entry plate, a polyamide frame bonded to a moulded elastomer sealing plate, which can accommodate multiple cable entry.
News from Buttkereit ( 9 May 2007)
Sponsored sailing ship Gotheborg sails into London
User Application Article SKF, a leading knowledge engineering company, which has provided a range of bearings, seals, lubrication and condition monitoring systems for the Swedish built Gotheborg III. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 9 May 2007)
Analysis, bio and laboratory equipment exhibition
Leipziger Messe, organiser of LAB 2007, has announced that over 80 percent of stand space in the exhibition has been reserved by organisations worldwide.
News from Leipziger Messe ( 9 May 2007)
Microsite for micro and nano hardness testing
Fischer Instrumentation has developed a microsite to provide information on hardness and materials testing, and to explain how the Fischer hardness testing system is different from others. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) ( 9 May 2007)
Furniture retailer optimises storage and handling
User Application Article Fashionable home accessories and furniture retailer, Heal's, has maximised storage and handling efficiency at its distribution centre by adopting narrow aisle racking and warehouse trucks from Atlet.
News from Atlet ( 9 May 2007)
Oscilloscope PCI cards synchronized across PCs
Strategic Test has introduced the System Star Hub option for the UltraFast Oscilloscope/Digitizer, AWG and Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator PCI cards.
News from Strategic Test ( 9 May 2007)
Connector and component manufacturer prospers
Connector and component manufacturer GTK has grown by supporting design activities in Britain and Ireland, and having offices in the Far East and agents in Eastern Europe. Brochure Available
News from GTK ( 9 May 2007)
Ion migration and lead-free solder evaluation
Unitemp has announced the AMI series from ESPEC, a versatile ion migration and lead-free solder evaluation system that detects the decline of insulation resistance by continuous measurement.
News from Unitemp ( 9 May 2007)
Ultrasonic and laser vision hybrid sensor
Servo-Robot has developed a system called Robo-Pal which utilises ultrasonic and laser vision combined with a web cam viewer to provide a smart hybrid sensing system.
News from Servo-Robot ( 9 May 2007)
Free seminar on sensors in manufacturing
SICK is offering free places on a technology seminar discussing how sensors can revolutionise manufacturing operations at the National Space Centre in Leicester on the 12th June.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 May 2007)
Accessories for UV-visible spectrophotometers
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced a range of specular reflectance accessories to provide comprehensive capabilities for its UV-visible spectrophotometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 9 May 2007)
Automated pipetting for real-time PCR reagents
Eppendorf's on-line calculator shows how reagent savings of several thousand euros per year are possible by using epMotion's precise, automated pipetting system. Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 9 May 2007)
Measurement equipment management service contract
Aeroflex has been awarded a contract from Thales for the fulfilment of its second measurement equipment management service (MEMSII) programme in the UK.
News from Aeroflex ( 9 May 2007)
Fire alarms with synchronised voice messages
Klaxon Signals has expanded its Sonos and Nexus Range of fire alarms to include models which combine normal sounder signals with clear, synchronised voice messages.
News from Klaxon Signals ( 9 May 2007)
Company wins vendor of the year award
Renold's US sales company has won AIT's prestigious Vendor of the Year award for excellence in all-round customer service and product quality, beating 40 other leading manufacturers.
News from Renold Chain ( 9 May 2007)
SMD assembly equipment to the Nordic market
Universal Instruments has appointed Sincotron, based in Espoo, Finland, as distributor for the Nordic Region (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).
News from Universal Instruments ( 9 May 2007)
Dynamic 3D measurements with high speed camera
AICON 3D Systems has developed TraceCam F, a high-speed camera that allows for 3D recording of highly dynamic processes with a practically infinite recording time.
News from AICON 3D Systems ( 9 May 2007)
Colourless and odourless fire suppressant
Ardent Fire Protection has introduced the Ardent Sapphire clean agent system employing 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid, an effective and safe fire suppression solution.
News from Ardent Fire Protection ( 9 May 2007)
Miniature low mass accelerometer is robust
Environmental Equipments has announced a miniature, low mass accelerometer suitable for a variety of vibration monitoring duties in production and the laboratory.
News from Environmental Equipments ( 9 May 2007)
Miniature motion control for educational robots
Portescap, in partnership with its distributor partner, Delta Line Europe, has developed a miniature motion control solution for K Team's training and educational Khepera III robots.
News from Portescap, a Danaher Motion Company ( 9 May 2007)
Wet differential pressure transducer
RDP Electronics has designed the HLZ wet/wet differential pressure transducer to provide accurate measurement with extremely high line pressure. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 9 May 2007)
Tough CMM uses mechanical bearings
Aberlink has launched the Extreme coordinate measuring machine, a robust design with high precision mechanical bearings rather than the delicate air-bearings typically employed on CMM's.
News from Aberlink ( 9 May 2007)
UV zoom lens for spent nuclear fuel inspection
User Application Article Resolve Optics was selected by Channel Systems to design and develop a high performance ultraviolet transmitting zoom lens for use in their Digital Cerenkov Viewing Device (DCVD). Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics ( 9 May 2007)
Synthetic lubricants warehouse in Guangzhou, China
Anderol has announced the opening of a warehouse in Guangzhou, China to house industrial products including Anderol S-46, Anderol 555, as well as aviation lubricants.
News from Anderol ( 9 May 2007)
Grant for high-quality turned components
Key Precision is on course for a GBP500,000 annual turnover less than three years after starting up, after a sliding head investment supported by an Advantage West Midlands grant.
News from Advantage West Midlands ( 9 May 2007)
Cable company win health and safety award
B3 Cable Solutions has won a RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award, which will be presented at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, on Tuesday May 22nd.
News from B3 Cable Solutions ( 9 May 2007)
Website for subcontracting buyers and sellers
CapacityTrader has developed a website which allows buyers and suppliers to go from enquiry to delivery in an easy-to-use, expandable on-line process.
News from CapacityTrader ( 9 May 2007)
Pack Expo scholarship delivers
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) announced that University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has named student recipients of its 2007 PACK EXPO Scholarship.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute ( 9 May 2007)
Independent truck distributors for quality support
Technical Background Article Bill Pfleger, Managing Director of Yale Europe Materials Handling, discusses the role that independent truck distributors play in offering quality after-sales care
News from Yale Europe ( 9 May 2007)
Demand for forklift trucks in Europe to increase
Forklift truck manufacturer, Yale Europe, has announced that it expects demand for its range of counterbalanced forklift and warehouse trucks to increase across Europe in 2007.
News from Yale Europe ( 9 May 2007)
Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference
Preparations are well under way for the FLTA Safety Conference 2007, which will be staged at Warwick University on 27th September.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 9 May 2007)
Fresh talent for Caljan Rite-Hite
Caljan Rite-Hite, has recruited a new Technical Sales Engineer to its dock products division.
News from Caljan Rite-Hite ( 9 May 2007)
Welding and fabrication event goes to Vegas
The American Welding Society, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and Society of Manufacturing Engineers, will take Fabtech to Las Vegas.
News from Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Intl ( 8 May 2007)
Vertical machining centre helps subcontractor
User Application Article A Ward CNC-supplied Hartford Power centre Pro-1000 vertical machining centre has been installed at Currie Engineering of Londonderry, a world-class sub-contract machinist.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 8 May 2007)
Specialist for grinding machines and tool checkers
Korber Schleifring UK has engaged Nathan Moore as machine sales specialist.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK ( 8 May 2007)
Survey reveals working out of hours
A First Direct survey, revealing that more than a third of British workers now work outside traditional working hours has been welcomed by Work Wise UK.
News from Work Wise UK ( 8 May 2007)
Working wise from home in May
Work Wise UK is promoting National Work from Home Day, for employees to work from home on Friday May 18.
News from Work Wise UK ( 8 May 2007)
Push-pull, waterproof, circular connectors
Binder 16mm diameter, push-pull, waterproof, circular connectors from Aerco use a unique fitting method to provide a high level of connect integrity and include versions that are colour coded.
News from Aerco ( 8 May 2007)
Esko acquires Stonecube
Esko, announces it has completed the acquisition of Stonecube , the leading developer of dynamic print visualization software, for an undisclosed amount.
News from EskoArtwork ( 8 May 2007)
Esko Visualizer marks another leap forward
Esko, the leading global system integrator for packaging pre-production, announces Esko Visualizer, a new component of the Esko Software Suite 7.
News from EskoArtwork ( 8 May 2007)
Nova Scotia college to receive ProgeCAD
User Application Article ProgeSOFT North America to donate ProgeCAD 2007 Professional CAD software to the Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
News from ProgeSoft ( 8 May 2007)
Visualizer leap forward in packaging design
Esko announces Visualizer, a new component of the Esko Software Suite 7.
News from EskoArtwork ( 8 May 2007)
Cutting edge tool adjustment with boring system
Smartbore provides easy read-off checks with the hand-held adjuster or a separate mobile reader and offers fine adjustment to within 1 micron with minimal machining interruptions.
News from Rigibore ( 7 May 2007)
Online tax returns compulsion condemned
The 'creeping compulsion' to file UK tax returns online has been condemned by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) and the UK200Group.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 7 May 2007)
Dangerous goods shipping guidance welcomed
New guidance aimed at shippers and logistics providers in the retail distribution sector dealing with dangerous goods in 'limited quantities' in their supply chains has been welcomed by the FTA.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 7 May 2007)
Automation and control solutions market
According to research by Frost and Sullivan, the automation and control solutions market in eastern Europe is expected to growth with strength.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 May 2007)
Conference shares thoughts on motorsport education
Thoughts on world-class skills, training and employment in F1 engineering are being shared at the Motorsport Academy's inaugural 'Motorsport in Education' conference, Silverstone.
News from Motorsport Industry Association ( 7 May 2007)
Asian average carbon steel prices to inprove
A steady improvement in the average flat products price is forecast by MEPS up to the middle of the year.
News from MEPS (International) ( 7 May 2007)
Grade 316 transaction prices move up
Grade 316 transaction prices have moved up in all regions during April 2007, according to MEPS.
News from MEPS (International) ( 7 May 2007)
Appointment for European subcontract machining
Rodmatic Limited, the precision machinist, has appointed Bob Todd as sales manager to draw European subsidiary customers into a portfolio of long-term contracts.
News from Rodmatic ( 7 May 2007)
Data sharing charter membership
Hexagon Metrology has announced its charter membership with Partners in THINC, which advances the knowledge and usage of THINC-OSP control.
News from Hexagon Metrology ( 7 May 2007)
Award for printed circuit board (PCB) design
Gage Applied Technologies has won a Mentor Graphics' PCB technology leadership award for the printed circuit board they designed for a family of high-speed digitizers.
News from Gage Applied Technologies ( 7 May 2007)
Process colourimeter for chemical oxygen demand
Applikon Analytical has introduced the ADI 2019 D process colourimeter for chemical oxygen demand (COD) which carries out thermal digestion without contact with the colourimetric measuring cell. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 May 2007)
On-line viscometer optimises polyol production
User Application Article Hydramotion's XL7 on-line viscometers, for controlling the production of polyols, used in sweeteners, pharmaceuticals, paints, adhesives and plastic foams, are relied upon by industry. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 7 May 2007)
ISO pneumatic valves global platform launch
Parker Hannifin has launched the ISO Global Valve Platform, compliant with the ISO 15407 and 5599 standards, which enables customers to source common and high quality products across applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division ( 7 May 2007)
High capacity NiMH battery packs
DMS Technologies offers a range of rechargeable NiMH batteries providing safe, reliable performance, high energy density and excellent cycle life.
News from DMS Technologies ( 7 May 2007)
Telecommunications software CEO appointment
Telecommunications software testing and development specialist, Flander, has appointed Markus Suomi from Nokia to become the company's CEO.
News from Flander ( 7 May 2007)
UK spring manufacturer celebrates 25 years
UK spring manufacturer, Ashfield Springs, has enjoyed high levels of growth since its inception in 1983, and will be celebrating 25 years of business next year.
News from Ashfield Springs ( 7 May 2007)
Component sourcing moves to larger premises
Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions, formerly known as The Ray Engineering Company, has relocated to bigger premises at Avonbridge Trading Estate, Avonmouth, Bristol, UK.
News from Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions ( 7 May 2007)
Universities subscribe to engineering references
Knovel counts 60% of the 50 Top Universities in the World, as listed by the Times Higher Education Supplement, as being Knovel subscribers.
News from Knovel Corporation ( 7 May 2007)
Tri-Star acquires Stadium Disposables
Tri-Star, one of the leading food packaging providers, is well on the way to exceeding a turnover of GBP20 million by the end of 2008, following the acquisition of Stadium Disposables .
News from TriStar ( 7 May 2007)
Sun Chemical new inks unveiled at FESPA
Sun Chemical's will releases a raft of new products and product enhancements across a wide range of market segments at Fespa, 2007
News from Sun Chemical Europe ( 7 May 2007)
Princes Choose iQlink and Sky Innerware
Princes has linked bar code readers to their SAP application in what they consider to be the most cost-effective and practical way possible.
News from iQlink ( 7 May 2007)
Esko i-XL Kongsberg drives business growth
Esko announces that Essay Print acquired a Kongsberg i-XL24 to work alongside an Inca Columbia flatbed digital press
News from EskoArtwork ( 7 May 2007)
Wyse recognised as embedded OEM partner
Wyse thin client computing technology chosen as OEM partner for Windows XP embedded
News from Wyse Technology ( 7 May 2007)
What if analysis with GrafiCalc Expert
Perform what if analysis of critical engineering parameters, manufacturing options and tolerance allocation options
News from Geomate ( 7 May 2007)
Global simulation view at NAFEMS conference
Speaker line up at NAFEMS conference promises different views of simulation from around the globe